Workshop - Bridging Memory Phenomena: DON’T FORGET IT: A Dive into Memory Devices

Summary

Overview:

 

In its three previous editions, the Paulista–Bavarian Workshop on Nano-Tailored Semiconductor Devices (NTSD) has brought together early-career researchers, established scientists, and technology developers to exchange ideas on advances in nanotechnology, quantum materials, and solid-state physics. The workshop tradition is to foster dialogue across complementary experimental, theoretical, and simulation approaches in nanofabrication, advanced characterization, nanoscale electronics and optoelectronics, and nano-enabled applications.

 

In this year’s edition, “Bridging Memory Phenomena: DON’T FORGET IT: A Dive into Memory Devices,” the focus expands toward memory phenomena in materials and devices and their technological relevance.

 

The workshop promotes cross-disciplinary discussions integrating nanoscale processing and synthesis, advanced characterization, theoretical modeling, and novel device concepts relevant to adaptive, neuromorphic, and reconfigurable technologies. By explicitly encouraging young researchers to present and discuss their work in an international environment, NTSD aims to catalyze new research directions, strengthen the interplay between theory and experiment, and further consolidate long-term academic and scientific cooperation.

 

Research Sessions:
According to the tentative program, the research sessions will combine:

 

1. 1. Invited talks by leading researchers: 30 minutes + 10 minutes for discussion (40 minutes total).
   2. Contributed talks by early-career researchers: 20 minutes + 10 minutes for discussion (30 minutes total).
   3. A permanent poster exhibition, complemented by four dedicated poster sessions.

 

Each contributed talk will be accompanied by a poster (90 cm × 120 cm), displayed from Day 1 in the coffee break area. This integrated format has proven highly effective in fostering close interaction and stimulating active, informal, and productive scientific discussions among participants.

 

Confirmed Speakers:

• Marcio Peron Franco de Godoy:
  Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos, Brazil
• Ana Luiza Costa Silva:
  Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos, Brazil
• Leonardo Castelano:
  Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos, Brazil
• Jose Pedro Rino:
  Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos, Brazil
• Victor Lopez-Richard:
  Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos, Brazil
• Soumen Pradhan:
  Physikalisches Institut, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Germany
• Fabian Hartmann:
  Physikalisches Institut, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Germany
• Ovidiu Lipan :
  Department of Physics, University of Richmond, USA
• Carlos Silva:
  Universidade Nova de Lisboa Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Portugal
• Alisson R. Cadore:
  Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory (LNNano),
  Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials, Brazil
• Carlos César Bof Bufon:
  Instituto de Geociências e Ciências Exatas, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Brazil
• Juan Bisquert:
  Instituto de Tecnología Química, Valencia, Spain
• Fran Kurnia:
  Electrochemical Materials Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, Germany
• Ivan Scheblykin:
  Chemical Physics, Lund University, Sweden

 

Networking Sessions
To maximize opportunities for identifying research partners and fostering new collaborations, dedicated networking sessions will be integrated into the social program. In addition, all posters will remain on continuous display throughout the workshop, serving as a dynamic backdrop during daily breaks. This format will create a sustained networking environment and a natural space for the exchange of experiences, ideas, and perspectives, encouraging spontaneous discussions and deeper scientific interaction.

 

Social Events
The social program will complement the scientific sessions by providing informal settings that promote dialogue and community building. Poster-session gatherings will serve as interactive meeting points, while additional social activities will offer opportunities to experience the city of Würzburg and its rich wine culture. These events are designed to strengthen professional connections in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere.

 

Closing Session
The workshop will conclude with a fully interactive closing session organized in a round-table format. The workshop coordinators will begin by presenting their preliminary assessments and key takeaways. This will be followed by an open discussion in which participants are invited to share their perspectives on the scientific impact of the workshop, reflect on emerging research directions, and suggest avenues for future collaboration. The session aims to consolidate insights gained during the meeting and to outline concrete steps toward sustained international cooperation.

 

Workshops Organization 
Chairs: Fabian Hartmann (JMU), Sven Höfling (JMU), Victor Lopez-Richard (UFSCAR) 
Local Organization: Fabian Hartmann (JMU)

 

Foto: Universität Würzburg